Renowned polar explorer (1874–1922) who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. LS signed “E. H. Shackleton,” one page, 8 x 10, British Antarctic Expedition 1907 letterhead, November 24, 1909. Letter declining an invitation, in full: “Major Forbes has forwarded your letter to me. I thank you very much for your kind invitation but I shall be returning to town from Reading after the lecture.” In fine condition. Major William Lachlan Forbes, mentioned here, was secretary of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. King Edward VII would bestow the rank of Commander of the Royal Victorian Order upon Shackleton on December 14, just twenty days after he wrote this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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